CVE-2017-14909 Integer overflow in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
An improper validation of a count value read from a file in the Android MSM kernel can lead to integer overflow, potentially causing denial of service or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14909?
CVE-2017-14909 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a count value that is read from a file is not properly validated.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14909?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-14909 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14909 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3pc-3248-8g4x.